¿What Really Causes Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy? Understanding the Root Problem and How to Fix It in Miami.

what really causes diabetic peripheral neuropathy – If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes and are experiencing burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in your feet or hands, you may be suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy a condition that affects nearly 80% of people with diabetes.

At the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, we believe in treating the cause, not just the symptoms. This blog will explain why diabetic neuropathy develops and what you can do to reverse the damage without relying on medication or surgery.

The Real Cause: Starving Nerves of Oxygen

Healthy nerves require a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients through tiny blood vessels called capillaries. But in diabetic patients, high blood sugar levels can damage and clog these capillaries. When this happens:

• Blood flow to the nerves decreases
• Oxygen and nutrients can’t reach nerve cells
• Nerve cells die, causing neuropathic pain, numbness, and weakness
  

This process most often begins in the feet and legs, where circulation is naturally weaker, and gradually spreads.

The 10 Most Common Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy

If you have diabetes and notice any of the following symptoms in your arms, hands, legs, or feet, your nerves may already be affected:

1. 🔥 Burning pain
2. ⚡ Sharp or stabbing pain
3. 🧊 Numbness or tingling
4. 🪡 “Pins and needles” sensation
5. 🤐 Tightness or pressure
6. 🧱 A feeling of constriction
7. 🪫 Muscle weakness
8. 🦶 Ulcers, sores, or wounds
9. 🎨 Skin discoloration
10. 🚶 Difficulty walking or balancing
    

These symptoms are your warning signs. Ignoring them can lead to long-term disability, falls, and even amputation.

The 4 Main Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

1. Peripheral Neuropathy (Distal Symmetric)

• Most common type
• Affects feet and legs first, then hands and arms
• Loss of sensation increases fall and injury risk
  

2. Autonomic Neuropathy

• Affects nerves that control organs
• Can disrupt bladder, digestion, heart rate, blood pressure, and sexual function
  

3. Proximal Neuropathy

• Affects hips, thighs, buttocks, and abdominal nerves
• Can lead to sharp pain, weakness, and trouble standing or walking
  

4. Focal Neuropathy (Mononeuropathy)

• Affects a single nerve, commonly in the head, torso, or leg
• Sudden onset of localized pain or weakness
  

There Is Hope Without Drugs or Surgery

At the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, Dr. Alfonso’s Neuropathy Treatment Protocol targets the root cause of diabetic neuropathy. Our approach includes:

• 🔬 Advanced therapies to increase circulation and oxygen
• 💡 FDA-cleared light therapy to stimulate nerve regeneration
• 🌀 Electrotherapy to improve nerve signaling
• 🏡 Nutritional plans and home-based care for long-term success
  

🔗 Explore the treatment approach here

📍 Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation Today

Don’t wait for the damage to become irreversible. We help local and out-of-town patients alike.

📞 Call us at (305) 274-7475
 📍 Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami
 8585 Sunset Drive, Suite 104, Miami, FL 33143
 💻 Or book your consultation online